Candidacy afoot as border crises loom for Benson
The Benson Signal notes candidates circulating as life on the Mexican border remains tense with recurring crises. It reports the cannery ready for action when tomato harvest arrives and rumors that Phelps Dodge plans extending the El Paso and Southern Railway into Sonora toward Gulf of California via Cananea and Imuria, pending Mexican concession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nogales
Phelps, Dodge & Co
el Paso & Southwestern
Sonora
Douglas
Tidewater
Gulf of California
Cananea
Imuria
Benson looks to restart old smelter with local aid
A representative from American Smelting and Refining says the Benson smelter may reopen soon and urges regional ore shipments to Santa Cruz Patagonian cites potential freight savings. Locals remain hopeful yet cautious, stressing Benson must pursue self help and industrial revival under its own steam. The piece also jokes about Arizona's state flower, noting rumors and a legislative change that restored the cactus as the flower after debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benson
American Smelting and Refining Company
Patagonia
Santa Cruz Patagonian
Patagonian
Harold Bell Wright Returns to Oracle Camp
The renowned novelist Harold Bell Wright goes to his Catalina foothills retreat near Tucson to establish a camp near his own for the visit of Dr. Williams of Pittsburgh and his family.
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Harold Bell Wright
Oracle
Tucson
Catalina Mountains
Dr. Williams
Pittsburgh
Olney Denies Slate Formation for Governor Run
The Phoenix dispatch notes Geo Olney denies forming a slate of candidates for the legislature or other offices to aid his Democratic gubernatorial bid. He reiterates he will campaign strictly for his own platform and opposes special mine tax legislation. Olney seeks the Democratic nomination and vows to govern for all Arizonans if elected.
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Phoenix
Geo. Olney
Olney
Ulney
Democratic Party
State of
Arizona
Looking for Utopia in the North West
The piece notes no ideal land exists with perfect weather and soil. It praises Seattle area climate as favorable with 66 F summer highs and 17 F winter lows, and mentions a brief cold season. It contrasts longing for ideal land with work to subdue wilderness and clear farms, referencing Florida as a prior tourist lure.
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Florida
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C. L. Rucker
Mexican Border
Chamber of Commerce
Douglas — International
National Guard
Grand Avenue
National
Benson Lumber & Commercial Co
Seattle Post
U. S. Land Office
General Land Office
Washington, D. C
Hampton & Arnold
Noll
Home Realty Company
W. L. Patteson
San Pedro Sts
H.w.etz & GO
Hibe & CO
General Merchandise
Oy RP
Benson Drug Store
H. Walker
Proprietor Drugs
Bank of Benson
A. G. Suir
M. W. Smith
Ben J. McKinney
A. H. Wien
Henry W. Erz
Jo H. Gretzwitner
Leopold Maier
Chas. E. Goetz
P. W. Hamilton
M. Mejia
East Fifth Street
Benson, Arizona
Schiller
America
Arizona Points
Umblers
Schiller Bros
Kansas City
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